Tests and more tests

[andees]

you know, I was warned that now that I had my call, that things would become more difficult. It's hard to explain, because I'm working off of knowledge I'm quite sure that most of you don't know or don't believe, but for the sake of saving a LONG explanation, I'm just going to try to paraphrase. I'm sure that most of you believe in good and evil,

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[catwoman03]

dear, dear, Jon
Thank you for writing all of that down. I appreciate you trying to elaborate for most of us what this thing is that you're about to do and why you're leaving us for two years to do it. I have to say that you are one of the strongest people that I will ever know. I say that very confidently. I don't know anyone else who would sacrifice soo much for something that they believe in. I will try to translate your actions into context for my life. And for me, that will be why you're leaving. Because I need to think of some good reason that you are leaving for soo long.
You're a beautiful person Jon. (I hope this isn't sounding too corny). But I'm being truthful.
Good luck

(this sounds a bit too much like "so long" for me, I'll wait a bit for that...)

[andees]

thanks Laura! I never believed that any of you would ever ridicule me on what I was doing, even though for a lot of you it is something completely out of the ordinary. It's funny that you would say the I am a strong person, because there are many times in my life that I feel just about as weak as a person can get. To see how I view myself, and how others do is certainly very contrasting sometimes. Thanks again for your message. Nobody could ask for a better friend. But hey, I'm still here for 2 more months, although the time is starting to pass by rather quickly......well, Christmas is soon, so if I don't see you soon, I'll see you then! Do you know what always cheers me up though? Music. What an amazing thing! Music is so powerful sometimes, because it can speak of something so intimate and personal, that the right song at the right time can feel me with inner peace so suddenly that it brings tears to my eyes. I LOVE music!!! Anyway, I just thought of that because I'm listening to music!! Thanks again Laura, and stay happy!

~Love

[srcosmo]

Jon:
I'm glad you're doing what you think is right. Too many people don't seem to think, or care at all.
Good luck..
(Bah, it sounds like I'm saying goodbye or something)

[andees]

thanks Mark! wow, you know, sometimes the fewest words can speak volumes, don't you think? yes, it is true that most people don't really understand what it is I'm doing, but I know that I've picked my friends wisely, and that if not all of you, than most of you understand and support me in what I'm doing, even if you don't agree!!! I don't think you understand how awesome that is! most missionaries are ridiculed by their friends for what they do, and I am very grateful to have friends who are so great as to respect what I'm doing, even if they do't believe. All of you are the kind of people that make me think that maybe the future isn't going to be so bad! Thanks again Mark for you comment! I'll hopefully see you at Christmas eh? Stay happy!

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[srcosmo]

(Ha, that's like the longest reply in history.. :)
You SURE HAVE picked your friends wisely. I mean, how much better it is possible to get?
Until Christmas, then!